July 26, 2026

Former Badgers star Taylor, Buckeyes’ Dobbins in yet another competition


INDIANAPOLIS — Jonathan Taylor and J.K. Dobbins spent three seasons vying for the title of Big Ten’s best running back. Dobbins’ case begins with the three shiny conference championship rings he won playing at Ohio State. Taylor’s argument shows up in a trophy case full of hardware he earned at Wisconsin. Now two of the conference’s most prolific runners find themselves engaged in yet another competition: Becoming the first running back selected in this spring’s NFL draft. More Badgers coverage “It’s been fun, especially this past year,” Taylor said, standing at the same podium Dobbins used just a few minutes earlier. “I’ve always enjoyed going against those guys just because you come to the Division I level to play against the best guys in the country and O-State is one of those teams that is an elite team. So you have to enjoy that competition.” Taylor leaves nothing to chance when taking on…

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